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Does Devin Hester hold any records?
He holds a number of NFL records, including most combined special teams return touchdowns (20), most punt return touchdowns (14), most punt return touchdowns in a season (4), and fastest touchdown in Super Bowl history (14 seconds).
Should Devin Hester be in the Hall of Fame?
Despite being chosen as one of 15 finalists, Chicago Bears record-breaking return specialist Devin Hester was not chosen as part of the 2022 class and will have to wait at least another year to be enshrined in the HOF.
Who holds the record for most punt returns for touchdowns?
Leaders
| Player | TD | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Devin Hester | 14 | 2006-2016 |
| Eric Metcalf | 10 | 1989-2002 |
| Brian Mitchell | 9 | 1990-2003 |
| Jack Christiansen+ | 8 | 1951-1958 |
Are any kick returners in the Hall of Fame?
The Pro Football Hall of Fame has very little respect for the third phase. There are zero pure return men in the Hall, zero punters and only one pure placekicker. Special teams are vastly underrepresented.
Has there ever been a punt return for a touchdown in the Super Bowl?
Ten kickoffs have been returned for touchdowns in the Super Bowl but not yet on a punt. “It makes sense given there have only been 55 Super Bowls.
Who has the most punt return yards in NFL history?
Brian Mitchell
Leaders
| Rank | Player | Yds |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Mitchell | 4,999 |
| 2 | Dave Meggett | 3,708 |
| 3 | Devin Hester | 3,695 |
| 4 | Darrien Gordon | 3,601 |
How many punt returns did Devin Hester have?
Wide receiver Devin Hester played 11 seasons for 4 teams. He had 255 catches for 3,311 yards, 315 punt returns for 3,695 yards, 295 kickoff returns for 7,333 yards, and scored 37 touchdowns. Hester was selected to play in 4 Pro Bowls.